Deviled Eggs A La Jadi

Servings: 18 Difficulty: Intermediate
Fusion-style deviled eggs featuring a savory mix of tuna, soy sauce, and scallions for an international twist on a classic appetizer.
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Deviled Eggs A La Jadi

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 18 Calories: 348.8

Description

These Deviled Eggs A La Jadi offer a delightful departure from traditional recipes by incorporating savory international flavors. The creamy egg yolk filling is enriched with flaked tuna, sharp dry mustard, and a splash of soy sauce, creating a rich, umami-packed bite. Freshly chopped scallions add a crisp texture and mild onion bite, while a hint of lemon juice brightens the overall profile. This appetizer is perfect for potlucks, holiday parties, or as an elegant starter before a main course. It combines the comforting familiarity of deviled eggs with the sophisticated flavor notes of Asian-inspired cuisine, making it a crowd-pleaser that is both simple to assemble and impressive to serve.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add eggs, and cook for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, then peel and slice in half lengthwise.
  2. Carefully remove the hardened yolks from the egg white halves and place them into a mixing bowl.
  3. Mash the yolks with a fork until they are fine crumbles.
  4. Add the flaked tuna, finely chopped scallions, dry mustard, soy sauce, sesame or peanut oil, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
  5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, consistent filling is formed.
  6. Spoon or pipe the tuna-yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg white halves.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the filled eggs with paprika for color and flavor.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: Crab meat or abalone may be substituted for the tuna.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18


Amount Per Serving
Calories 348.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.8g39%
Saturated Fat 7.4g37%
Cholesterol 839.2mg280%
Sodium 279.0mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 29.2g59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: deviled eggs, tuna appetizer, international cuisine, soy sauce, scallions, party food, potluck recipe, egg appetizer, fusion food, easy snacks, savory filling, holiday appetizer
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